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The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will open its public application to all eligible Harris County residents MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND AND WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH.

Applicants may apply online at CATHOLICCHARITIESHELP.ORG

during the public application period (November 2-6). 

Since the application process requires applicants to upload documents, all applications must be submitted online, but applicants who want help or who have questions may call the hotline at 832-990-1318, Monday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. 

Applicants are encouraged to check their spam folder and to promptly respond to calls/texts about assistance from Harris County, to ensure they do not miss out on the opportunity for aid. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES INFORMATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THIS ALSO INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON DOCUMENTS THAT RESIDENTS WILL NEED TO APPLY.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH):
www.hcphtx.org\COVID-19
www.ReadyHarris.org
 
Harris Health System:
www.harrishealth.org

Houston Food Bank:
www.houstonfoodbank.org/

Houston Health Department:
www.HoustonHealth.org
www.HoustonEmergency.org
 
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services:
www.fbchealth.org/ncov

CDC Guidelines:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

How to protect yourself:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Prevent Getting Sick:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/index.html
 
Symptoms And Testing:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
 
What To Do If You Are Sick:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html
 
Daily Life & Coping:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html
 
Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html
 
People Who Need Extra Precautions:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/index.html

Pets & Other Animals:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/animals/pets-other-animals.html

Travel:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
 
Communities, Schools & Workplaces:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

Healthcare Professionals:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html

Testing Site Locations:

CitizensNet: Houston Health Department, agency partners announce free COVID-19 test sites for week of June 1, 2020| 06-01-2020

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing new sites offering free COVID-19 tests during first week of June.

Texas Division of Emergency Management

The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the department will open five drive-thru test sites:

• Robinson Elementary, 12425 Woodforest Blvd., June 1 – 3
• Herrera Elementary, 525 Bennington Street, June 4 – 6
• Kashmere Gardens Elementary, 4901 Lockwood Dr., June 1 – 6
• HCC-Northeast Campus, 555 Community College Dr., June 3 – 6

TDEM sites require appointments, available by calling 512-883-2400 or visiting txcovidtest.org. The sites will open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

United Memorial Medical Center

United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) will open a new drive-thru and walk-up test site at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star. UMMC will continue to offer drive-thru testing at its site at Houston Community College-Southeast, 6815 Rustic.

Each site will open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until reaching its daily capacity of 250 tests. The sites don’t require appointments.

Other UMMC sites opening weekdays are:

• UMMC Tidwell, 510 W Tidwell Rd., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Rd, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott St., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Griggs School, 801 Regional Park Dr., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit ummcscreening.com.

Houston Health Department Mobile Unit & Community-Based Sites

The department will set up its mobile unit at the Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol, June 2 – 6.

Mobile unit testing is set for weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until reaching daily capacity of 100 tests. People don’t need an appointment to get a free COVID-19 test through the mobile unit, which offers drive-thru or walk-up options.

The department also operates two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Each site has capacity for 500 tests per day.

New days of operation for the sites are Monday through Saturday. The sites will close on Sundays beginning May 31.

People can call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive an access code and directions to the nearest community-based site or get more information about the department’s mobile unit.

Federally Qualified Health Centers

The health department is providing test kits, lab access and equipment to four local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) so they can expand their COVID-19 testing capacity. The centers and phone numbers people can call to set up testing appointments are:

• Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565
• El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880
• Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027
• Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 346-348-1200 and
• Community Health Network, 281-816-3317.

FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.

The department and its agency partners may shift locations and schedules of test sites to better meet community needs. Houstonians can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 for current Houston test sites and information about stopping the spread of the virus.

Information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.

The Harris County Housing Authority offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in honor of Labor Day.  Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HARRIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS

(NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS) SERIES 2020

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation (the “Issuer”), on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. via telephonic conferencing at dial-in number (281) 845-8082, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series of tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to LDG Northwood, LP (or a related person or affiliate thereof, the “Borrower”), to finance a portion of the costs of development and construction of a multifamily residential rental development known as Northwood Apartments (the “Development”), containing approximately 288 units and to be located at the intersection of Hamill Road and Eastex Freeway. (near the SE Corner), Houston ETJ, Harris County, Texas 77039.  The Development will be initially owned by the Borrower.

All interested persons are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds or submit comments in advance of the hearing at events@hchatexas.org. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Horace Allison, Secretary HCHAPFC, 1933 Hussion St., Building #3, Houston, Texas 77003, via email at events@hchatexas.org, or via phone at (713) 669-4572.

Persons who intend to attend the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Horace Allison in writing or by telephone in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Horace Allison at events@hchatexas.org prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

This notice is published, and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exclusion from gross income for federal tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds, other than any taxable bonds.

Effective July 6, 2020

With COVID-19 reaching pandemic status and active cases surfacing in Harris County, our top priority is maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our clients, partners, and employees.

We are actively following the direction and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the spread of germs and infection.

Our offices will be closed until further notice. HCHA and staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. HCHA wants to ensure that our staff and clients are safe and healthy.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support as we work together to maintain the health of our community.

Please see the below links with information to help during a weather emergency:

Tornado facts and safety

The Ultimate Guide to Hurricane Facts, Information and Resources

How to Survive a Flood: Flood Safety Tips

The Ultimate Home Fire-Safety Checklist: Tools and Safety Measures that Will Keep Your Family Safe

Drought Safety Tips

Safety Tips for a Winter Weather Emergency: How to Prepare

How to Survive a Prolonged Power Outage

DIY Home Projects to Work On After a Natural Disaster

In observance of Independence Day, the Harris County Housing Authority offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Our offices will reopen on Monday, July 6th. Have a great and safe holiday.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HARRIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS

(THE HOLLOWS) SERIES 2020

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation (the “Issuer”), on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. via telephonic conferencing at dial-in number (281) 845-8082, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series of tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to LDG Channelview, LP (or a related person or affiliate thereof, the “Borrower”), to finance a portion of the costs of development and construction of a multifamily residential rental development known as The Hollows (the “Development”), containing approximately 192 units and to be located at the intersection of Wallisville Road and Dell Dale Street. (near the SE Corner), Houston ETJ, Harris County, Texas 77049.  The Development will be initially owned by the Borrower.

All interested persons are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds or submit comments in advance of the hearing at events@hchatexas.org. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Horace Allison, Secretary HCHAPFC, 1933 Hussion St., Building #3, Houston, Texas 77003, via email at events@hchatexas.org, or via phone at (713) 669-4549.

Persons who intend to attend the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Horace Allison in writing or by telephone in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Horace Allison at events@hchatexas.org prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

This notice is published, and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exclusion from gross income for federal tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds, other than any taxable bonds.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HARRIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS

(THE ARBOR AT WAYFOREST) SERIES 2020

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation (the “Issuer”), on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via telephonic conferencing at dial-in number (281) 729-9180, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series of tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to The Arbor at Wayforest, LP (or a related person or affiliate thereof, the “Borrower”), to finance a portion of the costs of development and construction of a multifamily residential rental development known as The Arbor at Wayforest (the “Development”), containing approximately 192 units and to be located at the intersection of Wayforest Dr. and Richcrest Dr. (near the SE Corner), Houston ETJ, Harris County, Texas 77060.  The Development will be initially owned by the Borrower.

All interested persons are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds or submit comments in advance of the hearing at events@hchatexas.org. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Horace Allison, Secretary HCHAPFC, 1933 Hussion St., Building #3, Houston, Texas 77003, via email at events@hchatexas.org, or via phone at (713) 669-4549.

Persons who intend to attend the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Horace Allison in writing or by telephone in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Horace Allison at events@hchatexas.org prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

This notice is published, and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exclusion from gross income for federal tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds, other than any taxable bonds.

Effective March 27, 2020

The Harris County Housing Authority offices remain closed to visitation by the public until further notice.

HCHA has implemented operational procedures to provide limited customer service to our Participants and Landlords.

staff will be available to assist

(via phone, fax, and emails) Participants, and Landlords (beginning March 30^th)

until further Notice.

Your patience is requested due to limited staff presence during

this COVID-19 Emergency.

      Inspections:

• HCHA is conducting new unit inspections only.
• Annual Inspections have been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Any requests for special inspections will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

            HCV-Section 8/VASH Program:

Do not hand-carry paperwork to the office. Please mail, email, or fax all documents to the HCHA offices. This includes but is not limited to recertification packets, RFTA’s and any other documentation.

• Email:  hcha@hchatexas.orgFax:  713-669-4594

Moves will be processed as follows:

• Only emergency moves will be conducted on a case by case basis.
• Document exchanges for an emergency move will be processed by mail, fax, and/or email.
• Case Managers will contact the Participant to inform them that the tenant information form (TIF), voucher, estimator, and RFTA packet will be emailed or mailed to them.
• Once the packet(s) are received, the Participant should contact their case manager so that they can go over the documents together.

New Admission Briefings and Portability Briefings will be processed as follows:

• Document exchanges will be processed by mail, fax, and/or email.
• Case Managers will contact the Participant, and email or mail the tenant information form (TIF), voucher, estimator, and RFTA packet to the client.
• Once the Participant receives the tenant information form (TIF), voucher, estimator, and RFTA, the Participant should contact their assigned case manager to arrange a conference call to discuss the documents and obtain answer any question you may have regarding the documents.
• The Mass Briefing(s) will be conducted via a scheduled telephone conference. Your Case Manager will provide you with a date and time and a phone number to call.

Landlord and Utility Reimbursement Payments:

• No Changes Until Further Notice.

HCHA and staff apologize for any inconvenience these actions may cause. HCHA wants to aid in minimizing the spread of COVID – 19.

With COVID-19 reaching pandemic status and active cases surfacing in Harris County, our top priority is maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our clients, partners, and employees.

We are actively following directions and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we work to provide limited customer service.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support as we work together to maintain the health of our community.